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| Tony Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Left fielder | |
| Born:June 23, 1956 Memphis, Tennessee | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 27, 1981, for the Montreal Expos | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 3, 1982, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .232 |
| Home runs | 3 |
| Runs batted in | 14 |
| Teams | |
Anthony Clair Johnson (born June 23,1956) is an American former professional baseball left fielder and designated hitter who played for two seasons,initially with the Montreal Expos during the 1981 Montreal Expos season,then the Toronto Blue Jays during the 1982 Toronto Blue Jays season.
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